Hilltopper Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 In case you missed the news last night, Coach Dan Peters has taken a leave of absense from the Zips Mens Basketball Team. Dan is battling pancreatic cancer and will start his treatment on Monday. 4 Petes Sake Please Keep Dan and his family in your prayers as he battles this deadly disease. The team has dedicated this season to him and will be wearing patches on their uniforms to show their support. Dan was planning on retiring after this season. Steve McNees will assume his duties for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Very sad news. Maybe this will put some things in perspective for our players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxpayer Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Coach Peters is a classy guy; I suggest mailing him a Christmas card/get well note; I'm sure he and his family and the Zips staff & players would love seeing a big bag of mail for him to read through. A few prayers are requested as well. The University of Akron Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Coach Dan Peters - Mens Basketball James A. Rhodes Arena Akron, OH 44325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Coach Peters stopped by practice this afternoon for a few minutes. He has started chemo and radiation treatments. The players were visibly pumped up by his presence. Please keep him in your prayers, he still has a tough battle ahead of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZips Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Great to see Dan on the bench yesterday. Great Guy. Nice article by Marla Ridenour. http://bit.ly/1dGyIrm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Great to see Dan on the bench yesterday. Great Guy. Nice article by Marla Ridenour. http://bit.ly/1dGyIrm Hang tough coach, we are all in your corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Continued thoughts and prayers, Coach. I hope I can emulate your perspective when faced with similar circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxpayer Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Saw Coach Peters after the game and all I can say is he exhibits grace under fire. Praying for a return to health Coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good read http://sports.yahoo.com/news/longtime-coll...-021631780.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 There is a STRONG possibility that Coach Peters will attend the Ohio U game Saturday evening.Please wear your purple "4 Pete's Sake" tee shirt in support of coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 @GoZips can we sill pick up pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 @GoZips can we sill pick up pins?I think so. Probably at the tables in the main lobby. I would call Amanda in the men's basketball office and check with her.Call 330-972-7781. There may be a few tee shirts available at $10 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I had a chance to talk to Coach Peters at practice today. He is feeling as good as can be expected and really appreciates the prayers and support of all the fans. I could tell that he really misses being on the bench and helping the players at practice. He is a great example of what a positive attitude can do for you in all aspects of life. Even though he has been dealt a bad hand, he is very thankful for how his faith has let him live a joyful life. What an inspiration to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Published on Aug 5, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Please keep coach Peters in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from surgery due to complications from his bout with cancer. Dan is an inspiration to all those who know him with his attitude and determination to not let this disease take away his dignity and spirit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have to admit I now get a little nervous any time I see this topic get a new entry. God bless you in your fight Coach Peters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 It's with a heavy heart that I must report than Dan passed last night. He was as prepared as anyone I have ever met to make his way to Heaven. Please keep his family in your prayers as they work their way through this difficult time. RIP Dan Peters, a wonderful human being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Demetrius Treadwell retweetedBj Gladden @BjGladden_ 35m35 minutes agoZips family lost a great one today REST IN PEACE coach Pete you will truly be missed we dedicating the whole season to u #4PetesSake Demetrius Treadwell retweetedNyles Evans @NylesEvans3 43m43 minutes agoAkron, OHTake nothing for granted. You are in our hearts forever..we dedicate this season to you Rest easy Coach Pete we love you #zipsnation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Heartbreaking news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Such a sad day. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIPSMOM2 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Today we lost an incredible Coach and Mentor in Dan Peters. He will truly be missed by all. I know for my son Kwan Cheatham Jr and our family he meant the whole to us and made us feel welcome. This season will be dedicated to Dan Peters #4PETESAKES.. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan Peters Family. Dan is our new Angel and he will be looking from above and watching over his love ones. The Cheatham Family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxpayer Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Prayers went up in belief and hope this day wouldn't come....but now that it has I must echo the comment above that Coach Peters was at peace with his Maker all the while fighting this terrible disease. He was "old school" in every way and I mean that as the highest compliment possible. He was a wonderful mentor, coach and friend to my son and all the other Zips who had the good fortune to know him and be coached by him. I'm praying for peace and grace for his wife and sons all the while relieved this difficult stretch of his life has ended with his entrance into eternity with his God where he will suffer no more.God's speed Dan, your smile, presence and positive impact will be greatly missed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 My thoughts and prayers to Dan's family. I hope you find peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Years ago at the very first Zips basketball practice I ever attended, the first person to walk up and introduce himself was Coach Peters. From that day until the last time I recently saw him, he remained one of the most genuinely warm, friendly and thoughtful persons I've ever known. Clearly he cared a lot about other people, and many in turn cared a lot about him. He made a big impression on me and caused me to look within myself and try to be more like him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all of those who were close to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Rest assured that Coach "Pete" is safely enjoying the fruits of his labors in paradise.While we will miss Dan greatly, and the wound in our hearts will be long in healing, we need to be joyous that he has gainedthe eternal reward we all seek. Dan was a wise and loving man. His passing shakes all college and professional coaching.God speed Coach; my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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